Washington DC could be on to something that Washington (and other states/ cities) may soon emulate – sending serious, and tailored, warning notices to bad drivers on their cell phones. DC is working on a program which identifies drivers with a history of traffic violations – speeding tickets, red-light violations etc. – and alerting them of their traffic infraction history and dangerous driving behavior. The intent is to ultimately curb bad driving, reduce serious traffic injuries and fatal crashes; in essence, DC wants to ‘scare people straight‘. These tailored messages will start in 2021. They will be part of an 18 month pilot program. So the question is, can targeted messaging to high-risk drivers prevent bad driving, serious traffic injuries and/or fatal crashes? In approximately 18 months we shall know, and if successful, there is little doubt other states and/or cities will also implement a similar campaign against bad driving.
If you or a loved one is facing a charge/ citation (traffic related or otherwise), don’t hesitate to hire a qualified Seattle Traffic Lawyer. The Seattle Criminal Defense Attorneys that make up the criminal defense team of SQ Attorneys are highly qualified and reputable Seattle Traffic Attorneys that are dedicated to providing top notch, aggressive representation for those arrested or charged for crime all across Western Washington and the Greater Puget Sound region. The team creates success by working with law enforcement and the prosecuting attorney’s office to ensure that all facts and circumstances related to the allegations are considered in creating the fairest, most equitable and just resolution possible in light of all the surrounding circumstances of the given case. So, whether you are cited with an infraction or arrested and/or charged with misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or a felony, protect yourself … call SQ Attorneys at (206) 441-0900.
